The Xiaomi Sound Play is an 18W Bluetooth speaker that combines functionality with aesthetic appeal. Available in Black, White, Purple, and Green, it retails for €50.
Weighing 415 grams and boasting an IP68 rating, the speaker is designed to resist dust and water. It supports TWS stereo pairing, allowing you to connect two units for a richer sound experience. Furthermore, with Auracast support, you can link up to 100 speakers for simultaneous playback.
The front features three user-friendly buttons: volume up, play/pause, and volume down. The rear includes a covered USB-C port, a Power and Bluetooth button, an Auracast button, and a dedicated button to control the speaker's lighting effects.
Two lights enhance the ambiance—the bottom ambient ring light and the infinity mirror light. Users can select from orange, blue, green, and purple hues, with options for the lights to sync with music.
The infinity mirror light creates an intriguing visual effect, especially in dark settings, as it appears to extend into the cavernous interior of the speaker.
A convenient top handle makes it easy to carry the speaker. This feature also allows for attachment to a backpack or bike, enhancing its portability.
With a shape comparable to a 400ml can or bottle, the speaker fits perfectly into a backpack pocket or a bike's bottle cage.
As for sound quality, the Xiaomi Sound Play features a single full-range speaker with an output of 18W. The sound is tuned for clarity, emphasizing vocals and midrange, while the bass remains controlled and does not overpower other frequencies. Overall, the tuning provides a versatile listening experience suitable for various music genres.
The speaker delivers ample volume, comfortably filling a standard room at 60-70% volume. However, pushing the volume above 90% may result in noticeable distortion for most tracks.
A portable speaker
